Steven Bays is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2020. In his capacity, he works with individuals and families to identify and assess risks and opportunities, aiming to align financial strategies with clients' goals and preferences. Prior to this role, he has held various positions at Fidelity Investments since 2015, including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Investment Solutions Representative. His experience also includes serving as a Senior Sales Representative at Western and Southern Financial Group from 2013 to 2015. Throughout his career, Steven has focused on understanding client preferences to tailor financial solutions that meet their specific needs. Outside of his professional work, he engages in family activities and pursues interests in fitness, football, golf, and music.

Emily Hussey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Texas Tech University, Fiserv, Summit Hills Country Club, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and discretionary management.

Amanda Rogers is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and has previous experience in industries including retail and manufacturing. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Thomas Purcell III is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2005. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Marsha Conley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1988. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Albert Chavez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes the use of firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jarod Asher is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been affiliated with various Fidelity entities since 2011. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, supporting model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Feinauer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1996. In addition to his advisory work, Feinauer has operated as a land surveyor for over 50 years and is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on retail clients rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plans.

Steven Schulte is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as a Private Banker at Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services, providing financial planning and traditional banking products to clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and employer advisory programs.

Kyle Merk is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cincinnati, OH, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024, he worked at Touchstone Securities, Inc. and IFS Financial Services from 2019 to 2024, and has experience in other financial and business roles. He serves as a board member for the Midwest Rugby Development Foundation, a nonprofit focused on youth sports. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling to support its advisory services, serving clients through various financial planning and investment strategies.

Rebecca Zeller is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2019 and previously held roles at Omega Processing Solutions and Infintech LLC. Zeller holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and oversees affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

John Kuntz Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fort Thomas, KY. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 50 years of industry experience, including over three decades with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. through 1994 to the present. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Eric Sweet is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in horticultural resources and held roles in publishing and education. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also has a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and employs algorithmic methods and AI in its research processes.

Steven Papakirk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Ameriprise since 2019, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Ahepa-Buckeye Scholarship Foundation and is involved with the Order of Ahepa charitable organization, including a role as District Governor for Buckeye District #11. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Adam Anderson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he performs independent contractor work including rideshare and courier services, as well as voice acting through an online marketplace. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Dalia Baxter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Fidelity and its brokerage services since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Richard Beckert is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the investment business since 1987 and founded The Beckert Wealth Management Group. Richard works with a select group of clients, including small businesses, individuals, and families, to design strategies tailored to their unique financial situations. His expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. Richard holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Cincinnati and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He emphasizes a commitment to building strong relationships with clients and helping them make important financial decisions. His approach includes reviewing and optimizing retirement plans, wealth transfer strategies, and investment planning. He is actively involved in community organizations such as the City Gospel Mission, Free Store, Salvation Army, and YMCA. Richard's personal interests include basketball, cooking, gardening, golfing, reading, and running.

Zachary Bibb is a financial advisor with Fisher Investments, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2016. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates, and employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios.

Lee Ballinger is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors, Axa Advisors, The Huntington National Bank, JPMorgan Securities, and Amazon. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Matthew Malafa is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has worked at firms including Charles Schwab Independent Branch Services and TIAA. Additionally, he is involved with Yellow Cardinal Brokerage Services in a non-investment capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth clients to institutional and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.